SECTION 1

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas?

• Approximately 29%

• Approximately 71%

• Approximately 50%

• Approximately 10%

Which of the following landforms is primarily formed by the accumulation of sediment over time?

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Plain

• Valley

Which ocean is the largest and deepest?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid iron-nickel alloy?

•  Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What geological process is responsible for the formation of the Himalayan mountain range?

• Erosion

•  Volcanic activity

• Tectonic plate collision

• Glacial movement

Which climate zone is characterized by low temperatures, long winters, and polar ice caps?

• Polar climate

• Temperate climate

• Tropical climate

• Arid climate

What factor primarily determines the climate of a particular region?

• Distance from the equator

• Elevation above sea level

• Proximity to oceans

• All of the above

Which atmospheric circulation cell is responsible for the trade winds near the equator?

• Hadley cell

• Ferrel cell

•  Polar cell

• None of the above

What impact does climate have on agriculture?

• It has no influence on agricultural practices

• It determines the types of crops that can be grown in a region

•  It affects the availability of water for irrigation

• All of the above

How do coastal regions influence human settlement patterns?

• They typically have low population densities due to limited resources

• They often support dense populations due to trade opportunities and access to marine resources

• They are prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• None of the above